Suzuki Splash 2008 vs Ford KA 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 90 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Ford KA is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Splash engine produces 4 HP less power than Ford KA, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Ford KA. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Splash reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Splash is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Splash consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA, which means that by driving the Suzuki Splash over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Splash consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Splash gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.72 m | 3.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.51 m | |
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Suzuki Splash is larger. Suzuki Splash is 10 cm longer than the Ford KA, 2 cm wider, while the height of Suzuki Splash is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 178 litres | 224 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 710 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Suzuki Splash has 46 litres less trunk space than the Ford KA. This could mean that the Suzuki Splash uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Splash (by 340 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Splash is 0.1 metres more than that of the Ford KA. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`485 | 1`320 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Suzuki Splash has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford KA has serious deffects in 165 percent more cases than Suzuki Splash, so Suzuki Splash quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 2200 | |
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